Product Name: Clindamycin Hydrochloride 300 mg Capsule
Generic Name: Clindamycin (as Hydrochloride)
Strength: 300 mg per capsule
Form: Hard gelatin capsule, usually white/orange/yellow; contains white crystalline powder
Drug Class: Lincosamide Antibacterial Agent
Description
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, effective against susceptible Gram‑positive bacteria and anaerobes. Safe alternative for many patients allergic to penicillin or cephalosporins.
Indications
- Upper/lower respiratory infections: Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia
- Skin & soft tissue: Abscesses, cellulitis, wound infections
- Dental & oral infections, bone/joint infections, pelvic/gynecologic infections
- Severe anaerobic infections; acne vulgaris (high‑dose)
Dosage & Administration
- Adults & children >12 years: 300 mg every 6 to 8 hours (max 1,800 mg/day)
- Take: With full glass of water, with or without meals; stay upright 30 mins after to avoid throat irritation
- Duration: 5–14 days depending on infection; complete full course
- Children <12: Use weight‑based dosing/suspension
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to clindamycin, lincomycin, or any excipient
Precautions
- Black box warning: Risk of severe, persistent diarrhea/colitis (C. difficile); stop use if severe diarrhea occurs
- Use cautiously in liver/kidney impairment, GI disease history, pregnancy/lactation
- Not effective for cold/flu/viruses
Side Effects
Common: Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loose stools, heartburn
Less common: Rash, itching, headache
Serious: Severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody stools, swelling, breathing difficulty → seek care immediately
Storage
Store below 30°C, tightly closed, protect from moisture & sunlight. Keep out of children’s reach
Product Code: V7OgdSI
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